In little more than twenty years, playwright August Wilson (1945-2005) completed a ten-play cycle depicting African American life in the twentieth century, with each play taking place in a different decade Two of the playsFences (1987) and The Piano Lesson (1990)were awarded the Pulitzer Prize, and seven of them received the New York Drama обэгл Critics' Circle Award for best American play Wilson was indisputably the most significant American playwright to emerge since Edward Albee, whose first plays were produced in the early 1960s Conversations with August Wilson collects a selection of the many interviews Wilson gave from 1984 to 2004 In the interviews, the playwright covers at length and in detail his plays and his background He comments as well on such subjects as the differences between African Americans and whites, his call for more black theater companies, and his belief that African Americans made a mistake in assimilating themselves into the white mainstream He also talks about his major influences, what he calls his "four B's"the blues, writers James Baldwin and Amiri Baraka, and painter Romare Bearden Wilson also discusses his writing process and his multiple collaborations with director Lloyd Richards Throughout, Wilson is candid, expansive, and provocative, displaying in these exchanges his willingness to confront controversial topics just as he does in his plays. 2006 г Мягкая обложка, 260 стр ISBN 1578068312.

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Running Theaters: Best Practices for Leaders and Managers артикул 923a.

The best practices that consistently lead to successful theater operation are now revealed in this comprehensive resource Culled from surveys and interviews with theater managers and experts in crucial functional areas, this guide provides important tips for all people who work or want to work in regional, campus and community-based theaters обэгу Proven strategies from managers, staff, and volunteer leaders cover virtually every aspect of running a theater - from audience development and fundraising to facility development and community involvement. 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 256 стр ISBN 1581153937.

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Will Power: How to Act Shakespeare in 21 Days (Applause Books) артикул 925a.

Part of the Eminent Lives Series, this biography, written by the gifted author Robert Gottlieb, will describe the life of the dynamic George Balanchine, the foremost contemporary choreographer in ballet Timed to coincide with the 2004 centenary of the artist's birth The life and achievement of the great choreographer who both summed up everything обэгь that proceeded him in ballet, and extended the art form into radical yet inevitable new paths Leaving Revolutionary Russia in 1924 (he was 20), he joined Serge Diaghilev's famous Ballets Russes, where he created his first enduring masterpiece, Apollo, cementing his lifelong collaboration with Stravinsky In 1933 he arrived in America to found a school and a company, but the company as we know it - The New York City Ballet - didn't emerge until 1948 Meanwhile, he made ballets wherever opportunity allowed, while choreographing Broadway shows (four for Rodgers and Hart), movies (The Goldwyn Follies), even the circus - a ballet for elephants with a score by Stravinsky By the time of his death, in 1983, he had been recognized as a member of the triad of the greatest modern masters, alongside Picasso and Stravinsky Balanchine was married many times, always to outstanding ballerinas, but his truest muse always remained Terpsichore, the Muse of Dance. 2004 г Твердый переплет, 224 стр ISBN 0060750707.

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The New Yorker Visits The Guggenheim артикул 929a.

Book DescriptionFrom mid-century masters Charles Addams and Saul Steinberg, through contemporary cartoonists Art Spiegelman and Roz Chast, New Yorker artists have depicted The Guggenheim with wit and insight This book brings together five decadesworth of cartoons and cover illustrations that feature the iconic museum, along with period обэдд photographs that reveal the artists' inspirations According to Robert Mankoff, "The cartoonists of The New Yorker brilliantly and hilariously illuminate both the reality of New York and the city of our imaginations " Hardcover, 7 x 8 in /48 pgs / 15 color and 27 b&w. 2005 г 45 стр ISBN 0892073187.

For children with food allergies, eating -- one of the basic functions of life -- can be a nightmare Children who suffer or become dangerously ill after eating peanuts, seafood, milk, eggs, wheat, or a host of other foods require constant vigilance from caring, concerned parents, teachers, and friends In this empathetic and comprehensive guide, обэгф Dr Scott H Sicherer, a specialist in pediatric food allergies, gives parents the information they need to manage their children's health and quality of life He describes why children develop food allergy, the symptoms of food allergy (affecting the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, and the respiratory system), and the role of food allergy in behavioral problems and developmental disabilities Parents will learn how to recognize emergency situations, how to get the most out of a visit with an allergist, what allergy test results mean, and how to protect their children -- at home, at school, at summer camp, and in restaurants Informative, compassionate, and practical, this guide will be indispensable for parents, physicians, school nurses, teachers, and everyone else who cares for children with food allergies. 2006 г Мягкая обложка, 336 стр ISBN 0801884926.

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Mangaquest артикул 926a.

Book DescriptionA completely original approach to learning how to create a manga comic Combining an original manga comic narrative with simple how-to-draw instructions, this unique book teaches readers everything they need to know to create their own manga adventure-from using the right tools to the step-by-step process that brings the characters, обэгъ the story, and the entire manga world to life As readers follow the story of an aspiring artist and his friends, they learn together how todraw: - Daring heroes - Diabolical villains - Fantastic costumes - Hi-tech weapons and machinery - Incredible creatures-from humanoid to monster - Souped-up spaceships, radical robots, and more!. 2005 г 112 стр ISBN 0399531599.